Pina Pineapple Filling Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Laura Porter   Pina Pineapple Filling Recipe is a very nice filling for Empanadas turnovers and other pastries using pineapple chunks, cornstarch, sugar, sliced almonds and shredded coconut and creates this delicious pastry filling recipe. Food Category:    Pies and Pastries Cuisine Origin:    Mexican    Servings:1 Nutrition facts:8037 calories5.1 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   15 Minutes Cook Time:   20 Minutes Total Time:   35 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can (20 oz) unsweetened pineapple chunks
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• Sugar to coat

DIRECTIONS

• Drain pineapple and reserve liquid. Cut pineapple chunks in half. Add water to the reserved liquid to make 3/4 cup.
• In a saucepan combine liquid and cornstarch; stir to blend. Add sugar and pineapple chunks; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
• Stir in almonds and coconut. Cool.
• Use as a filling for Empanadas. Roll Empanadas in sugar while still warm.

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